As an important form of space structure, mesh frame structure plays an extremely important role in modern architecture. From large stadiums to industrial plants, from high-speed railway stations to airport terminals, mesh frame structures are everywhere. With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous improvement of structural performance, aesthetics and other requirements of the construction industry, mesh frame structure is facing new development opportunities and challenges, and its future development trend has also attracted much attention.
The future development trend of net frame structure:
- Material innovation: the application of new materials will continue to increase. High-strength steel, aluminium alloy and other lightweight and high-strength materials will be more widely used to reduce the weight of the structure and at the same time, improve the structural carrying capacity and seismic performance. For example, aluminium alloy mesh frame structure has a broad application prospect in some buildings with high weight requirements, such as aerospace plants and large exhibition centres. In addition, the research and development and application of composite materials will also become a trend, such as carbon fibre reinforced composite materials, which have higher strength and better corrosion resistance, and can further enhance the performance and service life of the grid structure.
- Design optimisation: digital design technology will be applied continuously. With the help of advanced computer software and simulation technology, designers can more accurately carry out force analysis, form optimisation and construction simulation of the grid structure. Through the optimisation of design, not only can the force of the grid structure be more reasonable, reduce the waste of materials, but also create a more novel and unique building form to meet people’s constant pursuit of architectural aesthetics. At the same time, design aids based on artificial intelligence will gradually emerge, which can quickly generate a variety of design solutions to provide designers with more choices and references.
- Intelligent construction technology: intelligent construction will become the mainstream. On the one hand, robot technology will be widely used in the construction of grid structure, such as robot welding, robot installation, etc., which can improve the precision and efficiency of construction and reduce the error and risk of manual operation. On the other hand, the Internet of Things technology will achieve real-time monitoring and management of the construction process, through the installation of sensors on the components, real-time collection of stress, displacement and other data in the construction process, and feedback to the control centre, so as to adjust the construction plan in time to ensure the safety and quality of construction.
- Green environmental protection: the concept of environmental protection will run through the entire life cycle of the grid structure. In the process of material production, more attention will be paid to energy saving and emission reduction to reduce pollution to the environment; in the process of construction, more environmentally friendly construction methods and technologies will be used to reduce the generation of construction waste and noise pollution; in the process of using the structure, the lighting and ventilation performance of the structure will be improved through optimised design to reduce energy consumption. At the same time, more attention will be paid to the demolition and recycling of the old net frame structure to achieve the recycling of resources.
- Multi-functional integration: the grid structure will be more closely integrated with other functional systems. For example, combined with photovoltaic power generation system, solar panels will be installed on the surface of the grid structure to realise the energy self-sufficiency of the building; combined with intelligent control system, the form and performance of the grid structure will be adjusted automatically according to the changes of the indoor environment, so as to improve the comfort and energy-saving of the building; and integrated design with fire-fighting system and ventilation system will be carried out, so as to improve the comprehensive performance and safety of the building.
